Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Unisex Essentials Backpack does not.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Dakine
Name Slate 30 Backpack Unisex Essentials Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 26L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 10 18 x 12 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 1.63 1.54
Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford 600D Recycled Polyester
Color Midnight Navy Night sky geo
Warranty Dakine 10 Year Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 30, 2019 April 28, 2020
Rating 4.2 5.0
Price Under $60 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps Breathable air mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 5 external pockets 2 zipped front pockets, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key fob, bike light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer pockets
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh back panel
Other Features Other Features Fleece lined sunglass pocket

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the Unisex Essentials Backpack by Dakine.


Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Dakine's Unisex Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Kelty Slate 30 Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1.63 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 12 x 10. It's made of 600D Polyester Oxford and is available in Midnight Navy in comparison the Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18 x 12 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 600D Recycled Polyester it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Night sky geo.